Using grass to decorate everything from clothing to furniture
Implications - Urban gardens have been a proliferating trend in the area of eco-friendly living, and now, consumers are able to infuse their homes with more than a small vegetable plot or two. Green-minded designers are using grass as the primary component of their creations, applying it to bathrooms, footwear and more as a decorative element. This direction in green design offers a refreshing and novel twist on typical eco-friendly home accents and gives eco-conscious consumers another way to "greenify" their homes.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Living - Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with the environment leading to designs such as eco-friendly homes, furniture, and green bathroom installations. Companies should take advantage of this trend by offering eco-friendly designs.
2. Incorporating Nature - Designers are finding unique ways to incorporate nature in their designs, such as using grass as a decorative element in furniture and footwear. Companies should find innovative ways to incorporate natural elements into their products.
3. Adaptable Furniture - Adaptable furniture, like the 'Koh' seating system, offers the flexibility to configure and reconfigure furniture to suit various spaces and needs. Companies should explore adaptable designs for their products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Design and Decor - Home design and decor industries can incorporate eco-friendly designs and nature-based elements, such as utilizing grass as a decorative element in furniture or bathroom installations.
2. Footwear - Footwear manufacturers can add unique elements, such as grass, to their products to provide customers with a new experience while walking or running.
3. Furniture - Furniture companies should explore adaptable designs for their products to allow for flexibility in various spaces and needs.
